Auburn Pro Rodeo

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalRicky Hallam of Norco CA on Mayhem hangs on during the second round of bull riding competition Saturday. Hallam was one of 20 pro rodeo bull riders to participate in the bull riding event, just one of the pro rodeo events at the Wild West Stampede. A good crowd and great rodeo weather greeted the cowboys as they rolled into Auburn at the Gold Country Fairground for the annual event. The rodeo put on by the Wild West Rodeo Association continues Sunday with lots more rodeo action.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalAmie Allen of Oakdale Ca rounds a barrel in the barrel racing competition Saturday. Barrel racing was one of the many rodeo activities showcased at the Wild West Stampede Saturday and Sunday at the Gold Country Fairgrounds.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalThe California Cowgirls put on a choreographed patriotic show on horseback.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalCalifornia Cowgirl member Jessica Hampton on her horse just before the singing of the national anthem.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalLittle cowboys, five year old Jett and four year old Christian (R) Buelna of Lincoln enjoyed their first Auburn rodeo Saturday. "They are starting to be big rodeo fans," said their mother Rebecca Buelna. "We just move here from Alaska," she said.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalJimmy Grand of Prineville, OR in the saddle bronc riding competition.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalLynn Green of Lincoln rounds the last barrel and heads to the finish in the barrel riding contest Saturday. Green turned in a time of 16.31 seconds in the first round.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalRoger Nonella of Klamath Falls OR and C.J. DeForest of Wheatland CA in the team roping competition Saturday, one of the pro rodeo events at the Wild West Stampede at the Gold Country Fairgrounds this weekend.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalRodeo events were not restricted to men as the girls took to the arena for the barrel racing competition. Shown here Victoria Beneditti of Willows CA rounds a barrel.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalWalker Greynolds of Bakersfields CA held on for the eight seconds Saturday in the bull riding competition.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalJimmy Grand of Prineville OR during the saddle bronc contest.

Michael Kirby/Auburn JournalTwenty year old Kaity Montré of Smartsville was crowned the 2013 Wild West Stampede Queen Saturday. Montré took a lap around the arena. Montre attends Sierra College. Other candidates were Becca Terrassa and Caitlin Rose.

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The Wild West Stampede rolled into Auburn this weekend with exciting pro rodeo action. Featured activities started Saturday with Mutton Bustin' for the youngsters, as the little guys tried to hang on to sheep for as long as they could. Pro rodeo action followed included bull riding, tie down roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, and barrel racing. A large crowd turned out for the cowboy action which continues Sunday at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Rodeo has been an annual activity in Auburn for over 80 years showcasing ranching skills. The rodeo has been brought to Auburn by the Wild West Rodeo Association for the last 25 years. There was something for everyone and the weather could not of been better for spectators.